Judge Sides with DDA, Holds Alleged Knife-Wielding Defendant as ‘Public Safety Risk’ for Now
By Anika Khubchandani WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Katie Ann Rogers urged Yolo County Superior Court…
First-Time Offender Released Ahead of Trial, Ordered to Report to Mental Health Services
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA – Daniel Ladd was released on pretrial conditions Monday, following arguments from…
‘Sloppiest Investigation of All Time’ Defense Charges in 2018 Norco Prison Riot Case Closing Argument
By Angela Patel and Angie Madrid RIVERSIDE, CA — Closing arguments from the prosecution and defense for…
Victim in Domestic Violence Trial Claims to Want Defendant to ‘Hang’ but Not Die
By Marilin Ayon RIVERSIDE, CA – In the first day of witness testimony in a jury trial…
Reflections on Court Watching in Santa Barbara County
By Elizabeth Garabedian Court watching this week in Santa Barbara County Superior Court was interesting as…
Man Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail for Multiple Felonies and Misdemeanors – Judge Tells Him to ‘Put Your Best Foot Forward’
By Joseph Shepard & Casey Rawlings SANTA BARBARA, CA –Ramon Zaragoza appeared in Santa Barbara County Superior…
Judge Conflicted at Bail Review Hearing, Eventually Grants Pretrial Release in Child Abuse Case
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA– Defendant Adam Martinez was granted level six pretrial release at his bail…
‘Fingerprints Are Not a Science, Defense Attorney Explains during Murder Trial Closing Statement
By Sydney Kaplan OAKLAND, CA – Defense attorney Todd Bequette began his closing statement here in Alameda…
Clerk’s Office Faces Massive Backlog as Pandemic Continues to Interfere with Courts
By Ankita Joshi ALAMEDA, CA – The Alameda County Superior Court Clerk’s Office met with Judge Karin…
Man Arrested for Possession, Sale of Drugs; Trial Set Because of ‘Totality of Circumstances’
By Zoey Hou SACRAMENTO, CA– In a preliminary hearing here Thursday in Sacramento County Superior Court Department…
Releases without Bail Make Court Like Holidays – And Then ‘Dad’ Signs onto Zoom
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – Maybe it was a little bit like the holidays in July…
Hazy Memories Dominate Continuing Trial of Four Defendants Allegedly Involved in 2018 Norco Prison Riot
By Jacqueline Rodriguez and Angela Patel RIVERSIDE, CA — The on-going jury trial continued here Thursday of…
Without Clear Reason, West Sacramento Police Dept Refuses to Return Cell Phone to Domestic Violence Defendant
By Fiona Davis WOODLAND, CA – During his pre-trial conference held here in Yolo County Superior Court…
Judge Reduces Felony to Misdemeanor for Young Man Who Said He Plans to Join Military and Become a Doctor
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – Matthew Watt was in luck Tuesday when the presiding judge at…
Man Released After Allegedly Assaulting Victim, Threatening to Kill Himself
By Alexander Ramirez FRESNO, CA – Luckily, Dylan Jacob Correll has an alternative place to stay—because of…
Four Witnesses Testify at Trial in Santa Barbara – Defendant Facing Voluntary Manslaughter after Street Fight
By Maia Surendra SANTA BARBARA, CA – In the jury trial of Scott Fleming, four witnesses were…
Charge Confusion: Judge Questions Whether Charge ‘Appropriate’ – Both Sides Agree to Change Charge after Judge’s Query
By Anika Khubchandani SACRAMENTO, CA – During Marcos Molina’s preliminary hearing here in Sacramento County Superior Court…
Defense Claims Victim Invited Defendant Over to ‘Drink Together,’ then Called Police to Arrest Him for Violating Court Order
By Esme Lipton ALAMEDA, CA — Defendant Richard Johnson appeared in Alameda County Superior Court, Dept. 702…
Defendant Appears in Court Via Zoom – from Grocery Store?
By Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA – When Jerica Arroyo appeared in Sacramento County Superior Court, Dept. 84…
Judge Rejects Testimony, Calls Victim ‘Powder Keg of Emotion’ – Prosecution Dismisses Charges in Preliminary Hearing
By Ganga Nair SACRAMENTO, CA – Sonny Moran’s preliminary hearing took place in a tense courtroom here…
